Online Learning

Registration Information:Registration for Virtual High School Summer Session is now open and will remain open until 4pm on June 6th, 2014. The summer session runs from June 16th to July 29th.See your school counselor to register!This registration will take place at the student’s base school for Roanoke County School students. Out-of-county students must contact the Coordinator of Virtual High School.
The following courses will be offered in the fall session.

AP English 12

English 12

AP English 11*

English 11*

AP Psychology

US/VA Government

US/VA History*

Pre Calculus

Algebra II*

Earth Science

Ecology

Economics and Personal Finance (1 credit)

Personal Finance (.5 credit) Available to current seniors only

Heath I (.5 credit) Special circumstance only

Health II (.5 credit) Special circumstance only

*student must sit for the course SOL test

VHS tuition -
1 Credit Courses:

RCPS student - $400

Out-of-county student - $550

.5 Credit Courses

RCPS student - $225

Out-of-county student - $300

For more information, please contact your school counselor or Joe LeGault at the contact information below.
540-562-3900 x 10252 Joe LeGault, Coordinator of English and Virtual High Schooljlegault@rcs.k12.va.us

Grades 9-12 only

Taking classes online erases the barriers of time and place, allowing students to participate in “anytime/anyplace learning.” The RCPS Virtual High School (VHS) is a program that allows students to work independently. VHS classes are offered in three sessions, summer, fall, and spring, and students will complete an entire course in one session. Summer session begins and ends around the same time as traditional face-to-face summer school and runs approximately six-weeks. The fall session begins roughly two weeks after the regular school year begins and runs for approximately 12 weeks ending before Winter Break. The spring session begins in early February and runs for approximately 12 weeks. VHS courses are open to any rising 9th–12th grade student, provided they meet the criteria for the class. Students must have access to a computer with Internet access and an email account to participate in the VHS. Laptop computers are currently made available to RCPS high school students during the school year, but computers are not issued to students during the summer months. As with face-to-faceclasses, the availability of virtual classes iscontingent on sufficient course enrollment.

The RCPS VHS program includes both NO-COSTVIRTUAL courses and tuition-based SUPPLEMENTAL VIRTUAL courses. Any RCPS high school student may take two no-cost virtual courses per academic year. No-cost virtual courses must be part of the student’s eight period schedule and are not available during the summer. Supplemental virtual courses are tuition-based and allow a student to take more than eight classes for credit in an academic year. More specific information is available from your school counselor.

It is important to remember that online learning requires the students to be independent, motivated learners.

For students to be successful in an online course, the following components should be present:

Students should
• avoid procrastinating behavior;
• possess motivation to learn;
• possess the ability to follow written directions;
• learn independently;
• have access to an online service that is reliable;
• have access to a reliable computer equipped with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, a printer, and free Adobe Acrobat Reader;
• possess a working knowledge of technology, including Internet research skills and skilled use of the above software;
• communicate effectively with their instructor regarding subject matter and any other problem.
• read and comprehend a variety of written communications.

Registration for NO-COST VHS courses takes place only during the registration period and may not be added after the window closes. The only exception is for newly enrolled students. Students enrolling in NO-COST VHS courses will be assigned fall or spring session depending on course and instructor availability. Students may not request a specific session.

Students may register for SUPPLEMENTAL VHS courses at any time during the school year.Registration for a SUPPLEMENTAL VHS courseis not complete until tuition is paid in full. Studentsenrolled in an online SOL course are required totake the corresponding SOL test. Summersession students will take the SOL test at theregular summer school location during thescheduled testing time. Fall or spring sessionstudents will take the SOL test at their baseschool during the scheduled testing time.The drop-without-penalty date for any VHScourse is two weeks from the beginning of thecourse. Students dropping an RCPS VHS courseafter the drop date will receive a failing grade. Notuition refunds will be given after the coursebegins.

Students should consult with their school counselor to see if they are an appropriate candidate for online learning.

Online courses have no exam exemptions.

The following online classes are offered:½ Credit Courses $225.00*
Health 9(Special circumstance only) V7320
Health 10 (Special circumstance only) V74201 Credit Courses $400.00*Completed in one session
**AP English 11 V1196
English 11 CB V1150
English 12 CB V1160
**AP English 12 V1195
US/VA History V2360
US/VA Government V2440
**AP Psychology (Supplemental only) V2902
Algebra II V3135
Pre-calculus V3164
Earth Science V4210
Ecology V4340
Economics & Personal Finance V6120Requires both fall and spring sessions
US/VA Government (Dual Enrollment) V2440D
*All supplemental courses may be dropped for full refund prior to the first day of the course. No refunds will be issued once the course has begun.
**AP Exams will not be administered until spring.
Additional courses may become available via VHS as the courses are developed.